Dr. Lakshmi Yatham
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New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
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UBC researchers launch clinical trial exploring CBD for bipolar depression
This is a first-of-its-kind clinical trial investigating the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment for bipolar depression.
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Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of relapse for patients with bipolar depression
The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, challenge current clinical practice guidelines and could change how bipolar depression is managed globally.
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Will we ever shake hands again?
Dr. Lakshmi Yatham, professor and head of the UBC department of psychiatry, explores the psychological toll of COVID-19 and offers his advice on combating stress and anxiety.
